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Pedro Marin: “There are not enough berries in the market to supply all customers”
Spain is the main Community producer of strawberry and berries. The province of Huelva concentrates the bulk of this production, from where it supplies a good part of the community markets. Pedro Marín Andrés is the Manager of the Andalusian Strawberry Interprofessional Association (Interfresa), which, in addition to overseeing the interests of the sector, is carrying out the Strawberry of Europe promotion campaign. 'Live the Red'. On the evolution of the sector and the results of this, he has spoken with e-Comercio Agrario.
UPA warns of an escalation of robberies in freseras holdings and calls for more vigilance of the Civil Guard
The Union of Small Farmers (UPA) has warned of the increase of thefts in the strawberry farms, due to the small number of Guardia Civil agents assigned to these areas. According to this agrarian union, this has caused thieves to enter the greenhouses at any time of day, which has led the strawberrt producers to organize into vigilance groups to protect their products themselves.
Vegetables and stone fruits contribute to a rebound in the Spanish fruit and vegetable exports in August
Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables has seen a clear rebound in August, led by vegetables and stone fruit. So, in that month, exports grew 11,7% in volume and 12% in value compared to August 2015, totaling 768.993 tons and 665,6 million euros, according to the Department of Customs and Excise , processed by FEPEX.
The quality and sustainability, keys to the future for the sector of red fruits
Red Fruit Congress, held for the second year in Huelva, began its opening day on June 22th, with emphasis on nutritional values and many healthy properties of these products. Some differential values which, together with the commitment of the sector with quality aspects, diversification of production and environmental sustainability, as key to their future, must know how to move the consumer, who still does not know much about these Delicious Natural Medicines.
Open the quota to transform bone fruit withdrawn from the market into juice
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment has announced the opening of withdrawal of a quota of 20,000 tons of peaches, nectarines and Paraguayans to deliver the juice industry during the period between June 20 and September 30. An amount that does not distort the juice market, according to the information provided by the industry itself, and which is intended to regulate the market for these products, to avoid falling prices, while contributing to charity, since the juice obtained will be donated to charities.
Mexico: International Seminar on the cranberry industry
With a global vision of the agri-food business, e-Comercio Agrario and Siete Agromarketing have been betting on the sector Cranberry in Mexico, whose expectations have risen precipitously over the past five years, attracting now new investments for over 150 million dollars to reach an ambitious goal of 4,000 hectares involving more than 800 producers in the states of Jalisco and Michoacan. The 28th and 29th of June, is celebrated Consulting Seminar Berries in the comfortable Terrace Andares, located in one of the main business areas of Guadalajara, in the heart of western Mexico.
“Fair Trade” Fruits and Vegetables in Europe. David del Pino
If you are interested in the well-known concept of Fair Trade,…
Retail advantages in using corrugated packaging
When it is selling a fresh product, such as fruits and vegetables, there are many important factors beyond price. Proper packaging and careful exposure to product information has increasing impact on sales. Due to the corrugated board this is possible. The UNIQ containers, being printable facilitate customization and communication.
New president for Fedefruta
The agricultural entrepreneur and business leader, Ramon Achurra Larrain, is the new president of the National Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile, Fedefruta, then the election process guild that chose its policy for the next two years, after finishing the period 2014 -2016 Carolus Brown headed by Juan Bauza.
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Third conference on citrus of Agrícola Café
This Friday, June 10th, the third edition of the Days ' Agricultural Cafe: Citrus', is celebrated. In this event will be discussed the current situation in the citrus industry and its future prospects. Organized by Agricultural Editorial Spanish with AVA ASAJA (Associació Valenciana D'Agricultors), the forum will serve as a meeting point for professionals and experts quote that it will provide an overview of it all, through the analysis of its different means of production and the possibilities of improving their profitability.